Hospitalist NP/PA: Collaborative Care & Teaching Leader

Ochsner Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in New Orleans seeks experienced nurse practitioners or physician assistants to join a hospital medicine team. You will work under the Medical Director, contributing to primary and urgent care, patient education, and discharge planning.

The role requires NP or PA credentials, BCLS/ACLS, and prescriptive authority where applicable, with collaboration across PCCs, nurses, and discharge coordinators. Willingness to travel between facilities is essential.

Qualifications

• Required NP: Master’s degree in Nursing and APRN license in state of practice.
• Required PA: Bachelor’s degree in Physician Assistant medicine or Health Sciences and NCCPA certification.
• Must be able to travel between facilities.
• Able to work a flexible schedule including weekends/holidays.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes approved medical practices in patient care delivery.
• Provides care based on physical, psycho/social, educational, safety criteria for all ages.
• Educates patients, families, staff and community.
• Adapts care to diverse patient populations while preserving privacy.

Skills

Data entry

Verbal communication

Windows apps

Interpersonal skills

Travel between facilities

Flexible schedule

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing (APRN)

Bachelor’s degree in Physician Assistant medicine/Health Sciences

Job description

Ochsner Health in New Orleans seeks experienced nurse practitioners or physician assistants to join a hospital medicine team. You will work under the Medical Director, contributing to primary and urgent care, patient education, and discharge planning.

The role requires NP or PA credentials, BCLS/ACLS, and prescriptive authority where applicable, with collaboration across PCCs, nurses, and discharge coordinators. Willingness to travel between facilities is essential.